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Top Beach Southern Illinois Hotels

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Whittington Rend Lake

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Whittington Rend Lake

2.5 out of 5
13277 Freeway Lane, Whittington, IL
  • 2 hours drive from Shawnee National Forest
Settle in and relax at this hotel and enjoy the sunsets on the beach in Whittington, as you'll be not far from the beach.
8.8/10 Excellent! (851 reviews)
"The staff was friendly and very helpful."

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2025

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Whittington Rend Lake
Mariner's Village Resort

Mariner's Village Resort

2.5 out of 5
1 Resort Drive, Carlyle, IL
  • 3 hours drive from Shawnee National Forest
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Carlyle. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions West Access Marina and Governors Run Golf ...
"The room was dirty. When i got in the shower i thought i was going to fall through the bottom.i lifted the mat and the bottom of the shower was broken and they put some kind of glue to keep it together it was covered in what looked like black mold."

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2023

Mariner's Village Resort
Quality Inn Effingham North

Quality Inn Effingham North

2.5 out of 5
1304 W Evergreen Drive, Effingham, IL
  • 4 hours drive from Shawnee National Forest
Relax and unwind at this hotel and walk along the waves in Effingham, as you'll be not far from the beach. Amenities at Quality Inn Effingham North include 2 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (923 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, indoor pool

Travelers say...
"The staff is super nice!"

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

Quality Inn Effingham North
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